Giant Multilocular Cystadenoma of the Prostate – A Potential Pitfall On Needle Core Biopsy
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Giant multilocular prostatic cystadenomas are rare tumors (only 20 cases reported so far) that may present as large abdominal masses causing symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency. Routine needle core biopsy can be misleading and reveals only benign prostatic tissue. We report the case of a 61-year-old male who presented with a large abdomino-pelvic mass and symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Following an inconclusive needle core biopsy a definitive diagnosis was only possible after examination of resected specimen. This article also reviews the current literature on this rare tumor and discusses the various investigations required to confirm the diagnosis.
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